New Product Development Technologist – Talent Pipeline at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• Join Our Talent Pool for New Product Development Technologist Positions!
• Are you an inventive mind with a passion for turning ideas into tangible innovations? Are you ready to be at the forefront of our New Product Development (NPD) journey, bridging the gap between visionary concepts and seamless production execution? If so, we invite you to be a part of our talent pool at RCL FOODS, where tomorrow's innovations are being shaped today!
• As an NPD Technologist, you will play a pivotal role within our organization, acting as the linchpin between our product development kitchen and the production line. Your responsibility will be to ensure the smooth transition of new products from trial and testing phases to full-scale production.

Minimum Requirements    

• Qualified Food Technologist
• Valid driving license
• Processing innovation in terms of equipment/process
• Minimum 2 years of proven experience in running process trials within food manufacturing
• Familiarity with mass production techniques, machinery, ingredient properties, and costing
• Understanding of food chemistry and relevant food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, hygiene systems)

Duties & Responsibilities    
New Product Development:

• Implement newly developed products into our factories, guaranteeing a successful production launch and maintaining consistent product quality throughout the entire process.
• Schedule and oversee production line trials and re-evaluations, ensuring seamless execution and addressing any deviations from the plan.

Technical Expertise and Quality Management:

• Conduct thorough Factory Trials, meticulously reporting outcomes to all relevant teams and ensuring compliance with customer expectations.
• Champion the trial of new processing equipment, supporting both new product launches and improvements to existing production processes.

Technical Insight and Expertise:

• Identify critical issues and recommend process or equipment improvements, fostering a culture of continuous enhancement.
• Offer expert support during initial production runs, troubleshooting and providing invaluable advice as necessary.